HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/02 P&ZPlanning and Zoning Commission April 9, 2002
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2002
The Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony,
Texas was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 9tn of April, 2002, at City Hall with the
following members present:
DeVille Hubbard, Chairman
DeWayne Snider
Kirk Mikulec
Bill Jamme
Bill Harrison
Absent:
Rick Allford
Staff:
Harry Persaud, Director of Development Services
Chris Spencer, Planner
Abel Saldafia, City Engineer
James Hanvey, Engineer
Sandy Vondersaar, Recording Secretary
With five (5) members present, a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES
2.1 Approval and/or correction of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for
the meeting held on March 26, 2002.
Motion to approve the minutes for the meeting held on March 26, 2002,
Commissioner Jamme; Second, Commissioner Snider. Motion carried 5-0.
3.0 CITIZEN INPUT
None
4.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4.1 Consider a request for approval of a development plan for the proposed
Global Centre Development being part of Planned Development "PD-9",
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being a 328.77-acre tract situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract
No. 173 and Abstract No. 174, located in the City of The Colony, Denton
County, Texas (2002-M002)
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of a development plan for the
proposed Global Centre Development located south of State Highway 121 and west of
the BNSF Railroad tract. A list of fifteen stipulations compiled by staff and the City
Attorney were furnished the Commission.
Mr. Robert Reed attorney with Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, 3000 Thanksgiving Tower,
1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-4761 stated his client, Global Centre
Development, was not in agreement with the list of stipulations.
Mr. Brian Dench of Carter & Burgess, Inc. 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, Texas 75247,
Mr. Matt Dalton of Equine Investment Properties, Corp., 5200 Paige Road, The Colony,
Texas 75056 and Mr. Terry Sullivan ofHodges & Associates, 13642 Omega, Dallas,
Texas 7544 were present to answer questions.
After extensive discussion Chairman Hubbard called a 5 minute recess at 7:25 p.m.
Chairman Hubbard resumed the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion for approval of a development plan for the proposed Global Centre
Development being part of Planned Development "PD-9", being a 325.77-acre tract
situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173 and Abstract No. 174,
located in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2002-M002) with the
following stipulations:
1. Identify tract zoning on the development plan for tracts
M and L.
2. Global Center Drive intersects Piano Parkway where Right of Way is
to be acquired. The developer will be responsible for Right of Way
acquisition.
3. Meet all requirements of Ordinance 862 and 99-1149.
4. Meet Texas Department of Transportation requirements for State
Highway 121.
Commissioner Jamme; second Commissioner Snider. Motion passed 4-1.
Commissioners Mikulec, Snider, Jamme and Harrison for. Commissioner Hubbard
against.
4.2 Consider approval of a request to amend the 2001 Thoroughfare Plan
relating to South Colony Boulevard West of Main Street. (2002-M005)
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Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval to amend the 2001
Thoroughfare Plan relating to South Colony Boulevard west of Main Street to Lakeshore
Boulevard.
Mr. Saldafia then made the staff recommendations.
Mr. B. J. Khnadpur of Lakeside Montessori Academy was present to answer any
questions.
Motion for approval of a request to amend the 2001 Thoroughfare Plan relating to
South Colony Boulevard West of Main Street. (2002-M005), Commissioner Jamme;
second Commissioner Mikulec. Motion carried 5-0.
5.0 STAFF REPORT
5.1 Director's Report
Mr. Persaud stated the following are future agenda items:
1. Montessori Academy
2. Quik Trip Gas Station and Mini Warehouse
Mr. Persaud informed the Commission he would be attending the American Planning
Association Conference in Chicago next week.
Attorney Reed and Commissioner Jamme requested they be notified of the course of
action City Attorney Terry Morgan advises regarding if final approval for the
development plan for the proposed Global Centre Development is made by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or must proceed to City Council.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
'Sandy Vot~l!ersaar, Recording Secretary
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